Summary

Supports Affordability & Assistance team data analysis, forecasting, financial reporting, data management, and process improvement activities. Ensures timely and accurate reporting and support for internal and external stakeholders. Facilitates the design and integration of new technology and modernized business processes. Assists with the administration of the Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP), including partnership relations, marketing, and performance management, to ensure program success and inform stakeholders. 

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing reconciliations to ensure accurate general ledger balances. 
• Prepare journal entries and upload transactions in accordance with month-end due dates. 
• Prepare year-end workpapers for annual financial audit. 
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Manage a program database for tracking and reporting.
• Provide analyses, performance indicators, and reports for the management team, board, committees, and all other stakeholders. 
• Assist in promoting WRAP to increase participation and funding utilization.
• Maintain relationships with existing WRAP Service Delivery Partners (SDPs) and assist them in developing accurate and timely reporting.
• Support the development of information related to GLWA’s affordability and assistance initiatives in various formats (written, verbal, etc.).
• Perform research and summarize findings on related programs and best practices.

Required Education and Experience

Transcripts or Diploma Required:

•  A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field.
• Minimum three (3) or more years of experience in accounting or finance including auditing, non-profit or human services

OR

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration or a relater field
• Minimum five (5) or more years of experience in accounting or finance including auditing, non-profit or human services.

Preferred Experience

• Experience as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in an audit capacity, preferably in the areas of non-profit or human services.

Other Requirements

• Valid Driver's License

For more information visit www.glwater.org/careers.

About Great Lakes Water Authority

It’s an exciting time to be at the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA)! GLWA employs hundreds of technical and administrative staff, all working to ensure safe, healthy sewage treatment and to provide our award-winning drinking water to more than 80 wholesale customers in Michigan. GLWA is a regional collaboration of 8 counties (Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, St. Clair, Lapeer, Genesee, Washtenaw, and Monroe Counties), uniting to ensure the nation’s best water and sewer services to city and suburban customers.A career with GLWA can be rewarding, with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

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